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title: "Fantasy of Manners Books"
description: "Browse award-recognized fantasy of manners books with examples, counts, and a filtered app link."
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# Fantasy of Manners Books

Fantasy focused on etiquette, social maneuvering, wit, class, courtship, status, and intrigue more than combat.

- **matching books:** 4
- **recognitions:** 6
- **winner records:** 2
- **award years:** 1996-2007
- **updated:** Aug 28, 2026

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## Representative Books

- **Tooth and Claw** by Jo Walton - 3.88 average rating, 7,137 ratings, 1 recognitions, 1 wins, published 2003
- **The Privilege of the Sword** by Ellen Kushner - 3.93 average rating, 5,471 ratings, 3 recognitions, 1 wins, published 2006

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